NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1 large red bell pepper

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

0.5 cup yellow onion

2 cloves garlic

1 tsp dried oregano

0.5 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the whole red bell pepper on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until the skin is charred and the pepper has softened.

• 2

  Remove the pepper from the oven and place it in a bowl covered with plastic wrap for 10 minutes to steam; then peel the skin, remove the seeds, and slice the flesh into thin strips.

• 3

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 4

  Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.

• 5

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked through.

• 6

  Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 60 seconds until aromatic.

• 7

  Fold in the prepared roasted capsicum strips and the lemon zest, stirring for 2 minutes to incorporate the flavors and heat through.

• 8

  Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving immediately.